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1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?155 Hp, 325 Nm
239.71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?1467 kg
3234.18 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?470 l
16.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT?4, manual transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sedan
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 6
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 9.5 kg/Hp, 105.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 221.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 155 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 31 Hp/l
Torque 325 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 239.71 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5001 cm3 305.18 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke 88.4 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1467 kg 3234.18 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 470 l 16.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4895 mm 192.72 in.
Width 1816 mm 71.5 in.
Height 1354 mm 53.31 in.
Wheelbase 2745 mm 108.07 in.
Front track 1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1467 mm 57.76 in.
Front overhang 915 mm 36.02 in.
Rear overhang 1235 mm 48.62 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 137 mm 5.39 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Approach angle 23°
Departure angle 16°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 14°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14